Ridgecrest Elementary School

www.pcboe.net/res

722 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgecrest Elementary School is a public school located in Phenix City, Alabama, serving students within the Phenix City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core educational fundamentals while encouraging personal growth. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Ridgecrest aims to prepare its young students for future academic success, providing them with the necessary tools to develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in their formative years.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community by maintaining close partnerships with families and stakeholders to ensure a positive school culture. The administration and faculty strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through diverse learning opportunities. Through its various programs and initiatives, Ridgecrest Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Phenix City community, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

722

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgecrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	144
Black	461
Asian	1
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
461 (63.9%)
Hispanic
144 (19.9%)
White
58 (8.0%)
Two or More
55 (7.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phenix City
Phone:	(334)298-3004
Website:	http://www.pcboe.net/res
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 121